ACE counters calls from Members of Congress to block the RFS

Sioux Falls, SD (August 2, 2012) – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) strongly disagrees with some Members of Congress who today are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …

Drought Fuels Feed vs Fuel Debate as 156 in Congress Weigh-In

This week’s debate about what to do with the drought stricken corn crop continues. Animal agriculture interests want EPA to waive the mandate for corn ethanol production, while ethanol interests insist it would only raise fuel prices instead. Here are two news releases that capture each side’s story pretty well, at this moment in time anyway. Stay tuned. Please click …

Georgia Water Permits Suspended

New water permit applications in a certain section of Georgia are being suspended for the time being as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Georgia Intern Learns More about Beef Checkoff

Serving as a summer intern this year for the Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Cleve Jackson told me he’s enjoyed seeing how checkoff dollars are put to use in their state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

Florida Pleased with Results from Beef Audit

At last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver results from the checkoff-funded 2011 National Beef Quality Audit were released as Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes said it covered all aspects of the beef industry from pasture to plate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Surprising Drought Effects On Food Prices

USDA economist Ricky Volpe says consumers keeping a close eye on food prices, many be surprised in the next few months. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Alabama Cattlemen Participate in Summer Conference

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Dr. Billy Powell said they had good representation from the state at last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Over Half of All US Counties Designated as Disaster Areas

The total number of designated disaster counties now sits at 1,584 across 32 states. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …

House Votes to Extend Estate Tax Relief Through 2013

WASHINGTON (August 1, 2012) – The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to extend the current tax code for another year. This includes keeping the estate tax, known as the death tax, at its current level of 35 percent for estates worth more than $5 million per individual and $10 million per couple. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Preserving Consumer Choice

The Animal Agriculture Alliance says that consumer’s food choices are coming under attack from groups using campaigns to instill food safety fears. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …